2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · DU08 SWW
2008 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/03/2008. Recorded mileage 133,798 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
DU08 SWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2024
- 133,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DU08 SWW Mileage History
- 13/08/2022124,725 mi
- 03/08/2023129,505 mi+4,780 mi
- 11/08/2023129,607 mi+102 mi
- 25/07/2024133,705 mi+4,098 mi
- 08/08/2024133,798 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 4,564 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU08 SWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Vauxhall Astra (DU08 SWW) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flaxy pipe and rear BOX (6.1.2 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
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